Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to high-quality childcare provision. She meets with other childminders to share good practice and enhance learning and development opportunities for children.  The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She takes time to discover their interests and uses this information to plan the next steps in children's learning.  Parents are happy with the care provided. They acknowledge the level of individual support that their children receive and the progress that they make as a result of this.  The childminder skilfully supports children's early literacy and numeracy skills during daily activities. Children confidently use and apply these skills as they play.  Children play together in a warm, homely environment. They settle very well and develop strong attachments with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder asks children a range of good questions, sometimes she does not give them sufficient time to respond.  The childminder has not fully explored ways in which parents can contribute to the ongoing assessment of their children's progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give children sufficient time to think about and respond to questions  increase opportunities for parents to share what their children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback and a telephone conversation.  The inspector looked at areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies, children's individual progress files and a range of other documentation. She also looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed it.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. This enables her to accurately identify appropriate training and development in order to help drive continuous improvements that benefit all children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains an up-to-date awareness of safeguarding developments through childminder networks and training. She has detailed policies and procedures in place that help keep children safe. The childminder understands what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She works closely with parents to promote continuity of care and celebrate children's achievements. When children first start, the childminder gathers comprehensive information to help identify their individual needs, routines and care practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The highly qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses information from her observations of children's play to plan interesting activities that promote learning across all areas. For example, children use a selection of pebbles and pine cones to explore concepts of size and weight. They confidently count, order by size and make estimations about weight values before using scales to test their predictions. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary as she asks them to share their observations with each other. She regularly reviews the progress of children's learning and development and shares this information with parents. The childminder actively promotes children's reading skills. She takes them on regular visits to the library and has an extensive range of attractive fiction and non-fiction books for them to enjoy. Children cuddle up to listen attentively to stories. They giggle as they share their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very keen to learn and have time to explore activities that interest them. The childminder praises children for their achievements and this promotes greater self-esteem and confidence. The childminder plans regular outings for children to get to know their local community. These include visits to parks, playgroups, music sessions and the city farm. The childminder promotes children's well-being effectively. They learn about the importance of eating healthy snacks and meals, and enjoy daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. Children receive good support to develop their knowledge of the world around them and to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. Children display high levels of motivation and are confident to attempt new activities and seek help when required. They behave well at all times and demonstrate consideration for each other as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480855 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 987568 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Woodthorpe area of Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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